Oahu Weather Forecast for June 16, 2026
Slightly weaker trade wind flow today with a few light windward showers. Wednesday into Thursday, light easterly flow will lead to the development of...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for June 16, 2026
The current large, long period south southwest swell will continue to slowly decline as the swell slowly fades. Swell heights remain elevated as the swell...
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Oahu News:
Lifeguards perform hundreds of rescues as high surf hits Oahu, issuing over 7,000 warnings to beachgoers amid hazardous ocean conditions, while multiple serious crashes across Oʻahu kept Honolulu Emergency Medical Services busy responding to injured victims. In law enforcement news, HPD officers arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with an Ala Moana murder, following a shooting near Keeaumoku Street. On the environmental front, a Native Hawaiian group will now manage nearly 400 acres of agricultural land mauka of the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay Resort, focusing on land restoration. Additionally, the Hawaii State Hospital announced expanded capacity for civilly committed patients after successful decompression efforts reduced criminal commitments. Lastly, Oʻahu residents are facing a shortage in the Bikis bike-share program, with vandalism and wear depleting the fleet to less than half its original size, as reported in Where, oh where, have the Bikis gone?.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for June 16, 2026
Slightly weaker trade wind flow today with a few light windward showers. Wednesday into Thursday, light easterly flow will lead to the development of...
Maui Council weighs use of Affordable Housing Fund for homeless population
A Maui County Council committee is considering legislation that would require the County to set aside a portion of its Affordable Housing Fund each fiscal year to provide housing for residents with no income—a population currently excluded from the fund's eligibility criteria.
Wailuku Film Festival opens June 17 with five-day program featuring more than 100 films
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival opens June 17 with a five-day program featuring more than 100 films, establishing Wailuku town as a new gathering place for Pacific and global cinema.
Kaua‘i News
Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin shark
The University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers have recorded the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-ocean habitat, extending the known depth and ranges of this "living fossil" across the Central Pacific.
Updated multi-hazard plan enhances Kaua’i’s disaster preparedness
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan has been updated with comprehensive strategies to minimize natural hazard risks while also ensuring eligibility for critical FEMA grants.
Golf bargain hunters can search at 2-day equipment sale in Kōloa this weekend
A massive golf equipment liquidation sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, featuring more than 750 clubs and thousands of balls and other accessories.
Island of Hawai‘i News
State seeks to fine 3 Big Island men for illegal take of 4,000 ‘opihi from marine reserve
The incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, when the men were seen taking ‘opihi from the Ka‘ūpūlehu Marine Reserve.
University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers report first live observations of the elusive goblin shark
Previously thought confined to specific regions, researchers using advanced deep-sea technology have now documented these iconic creatures near Jarvis Island and the Tonga Trench.
Love Jr. honored as Office of Quarter by Hawai’i Island Safety and Security Professionals Association
The honor was awarded to Love for his exemplary service in assisting a stranded motorist on a busy highway at the end of November 2025.
